Croco / Azul L̤pez ; translated from the Spanish by Kit Maude.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

López, Azul, 1991- author, illustrator.

Contributor:

Maude, Kit, translator.

Award Winning and Notable Children's and Young Adult Books (University of Pennsylvania)

Standardized Title:

Croco. English

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Crocodiles--Juvenile fiction.

Crocodiles.

Jungles--Juvenile fiction.

Jungles.

Jungle animals--Juvenile fiction.

Jungle animals.

Problem solving--Juvenile fiction.

Problem solving.

Friendship--Juvenile fiction.

Friendship.

Picture books for children.

Crocodiles--Juvenile literature.

Jungles--Juvenile literature.

Jungle animals--Juvenile literature.

Problem solving--Juvenile literature.

Conduct of life--Juvenile fiction.

Conduct of life.

Genre:

Animal fiction

Fiction

Juvenile works

Picture books

Animal fiction.

Picture books.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 16 x 24 cm

Edition:

First English language edition

Place of Publication:

Huntington, New York : Tapioca Stories, 2025

Language Note:

Text in English ; translated from the Spanish.

Summary:

"In a vibrant tropical jungle, Croco the Crocodile has fallen into a hole and can't climb out. Different animals come along to try to help him, but in the end, he must find his own way out. This charming picture book for early readers teaches us about resilience and the importance of helping others, no matter the obstacles in our way. Croco, the protagonist, tries to follow the advice of his friends to escape his predicament, only to realize the solution was within him all along. The story builds tension as Croco remains trapped, culminating in a satisfying ending that restores harmony and marks his growth. A simple story about an everyday problem, this book draws readers in with its steadily building suspense. Set in a lush tropical jungle full of vibrantly colored animals, the book's illustrations create striking visual contrasts across different scenes. Croco, positioned at the bottom of the page, tries various strategies to climb out of the hole, while the animals above him attempt to assist him. The carefully composed artwork features expressive brushstrokes and meticulously arranged characters, establishing a dynamic visual rhythm between the two planes--the world above, where the animals try to help, and the world below, where the bright red protagonist struggles to escape his accidental trap. Young readers will root for Croco as he navigates his challenges, making this a heartwarming tale of perseverance and friendship"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Originally published as Croco ©2022, Alboroto Ediciones, Mexico.

Batchelder Award, 2026

ISBN:

9798988749974

OCLC:

1517255330